There are currently several most popular glazing options, and each has its own pros and cons of. In our article you will read about such a common version as glazing the balcony with aluminum.
It is worth noting that aluminum, being metal, has a high thermal conductivity coefficient. This means that the profile of aluminum has less than PVC profile, thermal insulation ability. That is why the glazing of the balcony using aluminum is called cold.
Of course, if you are going to use the balcony in the winter months, then this option of glazing cannot be considered acceptable. If in the winter you do not need a balcony, cold glazing will be an almost perfect choice. We will tell you in more detail why. First of all, it must be said that aluminum is the greatest strength among those materials that are used in our time for balcony glazing. In addition, aluminum has a very small weight. All this allows an aluminum profile to differ in reliability and durability. You can choose among many different profile systems for glazing balconies aluminum. Some systems have a special protective coating that prevents metal corrosion. If the integrity of such a coating is not damaged, then the service life of the profile is almost not limited.